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Ignition System

5 guides in this section.

Ignition coil inspection

Inspect Mazda MX-5 NB ignition coils systematically to separate true coil failure from plug, wire, connector, or fueling issues.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
45-90 min

Ignition wire replacement

Replace Mazda MX-5 NB ignition wires carefully to prevent misfire, crossfire, and coil overload from poor routing or loose terminals.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
30-75 min

Ignition coil pack replacement

Mazda MX-5 NB ignition coil pack diagnosis and replacement workflow with misfire triage, connector checks, and post-repair verification.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
45-120 min

Crankshaft position sensor replacement

Mazda MX-5 NB crankshaft position sensor (CKP) diagnosis and replacement workflow with access planning, connector verification, and post-repair start/signal checks.

Difficulty:
Advanced
Time:
1.5-4 hours (access-dependent)

Cam position sensor / CAS service (incl. O-ring leak where applicable)

Mazda MX-5 NB cam position sensor/CAS diagnosis and service workflow, including connector-fit checks, leak-source confirmation, and O-ring replacement cautions where applicable.

Difficulty:
Advanced
Time:
1-3 hours